Charlotte Graham

What were your primary tasks?My primary tasks with Chatelaine were fact checking, editing, transcribing and research – essentially, all of the things that make sure every article published is the best it can be. I also worked on some projects with the Chatelaine website, and contributed to larger assignments such as Project 97, a year-long Rogers Media initiative encouraging dialogue around sexual assault.

Describe one day in the workplace?A typical day at Chatelaine would start with distributing the mail. This helped me get to know everyone in the office, and I became familiar with the office flow. I would then begin my tasks for the day. I might be contacting sources, fact checking, pitching a piece or doing some writing. Chatelaine has a really friendly atmosphere, so the typical workday usually includes a check-in meeting or two.

What is your proudest accomplishment from the internship?My proudest accomplishment would be my contribution to Project 97. It was a piece where, over several months, I gathered instances of sexual harassment or assault, with a goal of further educating Canadians about the ongoing issues women face in the workplace and in day-to-day life.

What is your dream job?My dream job is to be somewhere where I can combine my love of writing with my love of politics and history, probably as a news reporter or a blogger for a well-known publication.

If money was no object, what would you do all day?I would travel! And I’d probably adopt all the dogs at the Humane Society.

Your best work at M-School:The Health Opener on designed parks, ChatelaineAn article on sleep paralysis, Chatelaine